View of Cassin Young docked at a pier with nautical flags displayed.

Tour of USS CASSIN YOUNG (DD 793)

Boston National Historical Park

  • Every week on Sunday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday at 11:00 AM, 1:00 PM, 2:00 PM, and 3:00 PM from May 23, 2026 to September 27, 2026
  • Free

Join a Ranger for a Tour of USS Cassin Young!

Explore above and below the main deck of USS Cassin Young (DD 793), a Fletcher-class Destroyer that served in the Second World War and throughout the 1950s. Learn how such ships were built and see how the sailors lived, served, and made sacrifices aboard.

Visitors will be able to see various parts of the ship on the tour, including: the Combat Information Center, the Plotting Room, Officer's Country (or Berthing Area), Ammunition Handling Room, Officer's Mess, Sailors' Berthing Area, Crew Mess, the Galley, Barber shop, and the Bridge.

2026 Season (May 23 - September 27)

Tuesday through Sunday at 11 am, 1 pm, 2 pm, and 3 pm.

Tours begin on the deck of the ship and last for approximately 45 minutes. Tickets are available for FREE on a first-come, first served basis aboard the ship. Since this tour highlights small spaces, only 12 people are allowed per tour. Visitors must be over 48" in height to safely climb the ladders.

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Fees

This event is free to attend.

Location

USS CASSIN YOUNG sits at the end of Pier 1 of the Charlestown Navy Yard.

Latitude and Longitude 42.372884, -71.055461

Schedule

Days:

Every week on Sunday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday

Dates:

May 23, 2026 to September 27, 2026

Time:

11:00 AM, 1:00 PM, 2:00 PM, 3:00 PM

Duration:

45 minutes

Tours begin at 11 am, 1 pm, 2 pm, and 3 pm. Tours last for approximately 45 minutes.

Event Type

  • Guided Tour
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